PART 3 - Perimenopause Survival Guide: What Actually Helps (And What's Just Expensive Urine)

By Dr. Alyssa McPeak, DC, CFMP

Let's be honest.

If you've Googled "how to survive perimenopause," you've probably been told to buy approximately 47 supplements.

Your wallet is tired.

So are you.

Here's the truth:

Supplements can absolutely help...

When they're matched to the problem.

Hot Flashes?

Some women benefit from:

• Magnesium glycinate

• Omega-3 fatty acids

• Black cohosh (with guidance from your provider)

Anxiety and Irritability?

Consider discussing:

• Magnesium glycinate

• L-theanine

• Ashwagandha (not appropriate for everyone)

• Phosphatidylserine

Can't Sleep?

Many women find support from:

• Magnesium glycinate

• Glycine

• Melatonin (when appropriate)

• Evening routines that actually allow your nervous system to calm down

Brain Fog?

You may benefit from:

• Omega-3 fatty acids

• B vitamins

• Creatine

• Choline-rich foods

Joint Pain?

Support may include:

• Omega-3s

• Curcumin

• Collagen peptides

• Vitamin D (when indicated)

But Here's the Biggest Secret...

The supplement industry loves one-size-fits-all.

Your hormones do not.

That's why two women with identical hot flashes may need completely different treatment plans.

One may have low progesterone.

Another may have thyroid dysfunction.

Another may be iron deficient.

Another may simply be chronically stressed with cortisol that's been running the show for years.

You don't know until you test.

Our Philosophy at Roots Wholistic Health

We don't believe women should spend years trying random supplements hoping one finally works.

We believe in:

✔ Testing before guessing

✔ Finding the root cause

✔ Looking at the entire body

✔ Creating individualized plans

✔ Helping women feel like themselves again

Because your symptoms are real.

Your hormones matter.

And feeling miserable shouldn't be accepted as "just part of getting older."

Ready to Find Out What's Really Going On?

At Roots Wholistic Health, we specialize in women's hormones using comprehensive testing, functional medicine, nutrition, and personalized treatment plans designed specifically for YOU.

Because once you know where you are...

You finally know how to get where you want to go.

Your hormones are talking. Let's figure out what they're trying to say.

📞 Call us at 715-258-7001

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